Best Rockhounding Guidebooks For Colorado

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Colorado's majestic mountains and valleys are rich in minerals and gemstones. The state is well-known for its deposits of rhodochrosite, aquamarine, and amazonite. Explore the best rockhounding locations, from the high peaks of the Rockies to the river valleys below. Learn about the state's geological history and discover tips for finding and collecting beautiful specimens.

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Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide

Whether you're digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or "prospector," with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. This guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms.

Available for: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas

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Rockhounding Colorado: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

Rockhounding Colorado takes you to 100 of the best rockhounding sites in the state. Search for amethyst and quartz at the Crystal Hill Mine, check out the view at Douglas Pass while looking for leaf imprints and insect fossils, or head to Saint Peters Dome to uncover green, white, and purple fluorite.

Available for: Colorado

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Gem Trails of Colorado

Indespensible guide for rock, mineral and fossil collectors in Colorado. Features more than 90 locations throughout the state for collecting or exploring. Each site has descriptive text, directions and map. There are numerous site photos and a full-color specimen insert. Also lists of rock and mineral clubs, mineral museums and mine tours, a mineral locator index and glossary. Truly a helpful guidebook for either the amateur or experienced gem and fossil hunter.

Available for: Colorado

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